Introduction to the iPad2: Supporting Diverse Learners

in Post Secondary and Beyond

Greg O’ConnorEducation Services Manager, Spectronics

iPad Resources

www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple

iTunes

Accessibility

•Settings•Pointers, keyboards & keyguards •Switch access

Switch Access

Switch Box by Therapy Box

Blue2 Bluetooth SwitchBy AbleNet

Programs

Management

Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPadBy Apple

Accessories

Accessories

One size fits all?

Universal Design for LearningMultiple Means of

• Representation

• Action and Expression

• Engagement

Universal Design for Learning

CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology

http://www.cast.org

National Center on Universal Design for Learning

http://www.udlcenter.org

Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of

Representation

How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read.

Teacher/Instructor/Employer - Present information and content in different ways

Reading Tools

iPad Reading Apps

http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support

Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of

Action & Expression

Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas.

Teacher/Instructor/Employer - Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know

Writing Tools

iPad Writing Apps

http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support

Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of

Engagement

How we get engaged and stay motivated. How we are challenged, excited, or interested.

Teacher/Instructor/Employer - Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

Transformational • Differentiation / UDL• Portability• Convergence

Gray & Silver-Pacuilla (2011) Breakthrough Teaching and Learning

Assessment

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